Welcome Parents!

We know you want the best for your child. As a parent, you are helping make decisions about their future. Like most parents, you are probably concerned with the rising costs of higher education.

Dual credit allows your son or daughter to earn college credit while attending high school. In fact, when they get their high school diploma, they could also be graduating with up to 30 hours of college credit that is transferable to any public college or university in Texas. If your child is a student at Legacy ECHS or attending a location classified as a Middle College, then he/she can possibly earn an Associate’s Degree prior to graduating from high school.

Just imagine your child being able to start college as a sophomore, or even a junior. That could save you about $15,000-$30,000!

Top 5 Reasons to Get a Jump Start on College Courses

REASONS FOR GETTING A HEAD START ON COLLEGE:

1. Your teenager is an official college student having access to the full range of services offered by Temple College. These include college academic planning services, career services, access to the library, use of the physical fitness facilities, computer labs, and academic support services. These services are free for all Dual Credit students and can help you plan your education beyond high school.
2. Convenience. Courses are taught at the high school campus, at the college, or at one of the centers.
3. Close to home. Helps you to help them transition to college life.
4. Low Cost. Taking dual credit courses costs less than regular college courses, while tuition and fees at TC are a fraction of the cost at four-year schools.
5. Student Success. Successful completion of college-level courses helps your child be successful later on in making the transition to a college campus. Hands-on experience in learning the ‘college’ ropes will enable them to survive when away at college. They will know how to navigate the system.

Parent Orientations
Parent orientations are scheduled at the high school or other locations to help you learn about the costs, benefits, and processes involved for attending college. In addition, these orientation sessions provide information about applying for financial aid, registration, state-mandated testing, eligibility requirements, and other information important to you.

• For more information about parent orientation sessions, please contact the high school counselor, or Temple College at 254-298-8333.

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